Things You'll Need:
- Gun Rifle and shotgun cleaning rod Cleaning patch holder attachment Cleaning patches Powder solvent (Hoppes #9) Clean cloth Multipurpose oil (WD-40) Medium bristle brush
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Step 1
Begin by making sure the gun is unloaded. Open the receiver and visually inspect it for any shells. You may also want to wear a pair of thin latex type gloves and other protective eye wear or clothing. Make sure the area in which you are working is well ventilated.
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Step 2
Begin by attaching the cleaning patch holders to both cleaning rods. Dip a cleaning patch into the solvent and feed the wet patch through the eye of either the shotgun or rifle attachment. Run the patch completely through the barrel several times to thoroughly wet the barrel and dissolve any powder residue. If heavy powder residue is present, repeat the process with another patch.
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Step 3
Remove the dirty patch and attach a clean, dry patch. Run this through the barrel. Attach a new patch and repeat this until the patch comes out clean. Saturate another patch with multi-purpose oil such as WD-40. Thoroughly coat the inside of the barrel. This will help to displace any moisture and act as a rust preventative. Repeat this process for the other barrel switching to the other cleaning rod.
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Step 4
Wet another patch and wipe down the receiver action of the gun. Work the solvent into tight spaces to remove as much powder residue as possible. Use a brush to work loose any stubborn residue areas. Wipe the receiver clean with a towel and coat with multi purpose oil to prevent rust from forming.
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Step 5
Completely wipe down the entire exterior of the gun with multi-purpose oil and a clean cloth. Make sure to cover all metal areas so that any finger prints or moisture are removed and a protective barrier is applied. Finger prints are very damaging to a guns finish due to the chemicals on the skin and the manner in which they react to metals.
